Top 10 Greatest New York Yankees Players

Babe Ruth

George Herman Ruth Jr., better known as Babe Ruth, was an American professional baseball player whose Major League Baseball career spanned 22 seasons from 1914 through 1935. He began his career as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox before becoming a legendary slugger for the New York Yankees. Ruth is widely... read more

The records, the honors, the achievements, the ultimate game changer - this is what Babe is all about. It's too long to mention all of the honors he achieved here, but one thing is clear: he towers head to toe in importance for making baseball what it is today, just like he did in the 1920s.
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Hit 50 homers in one season until Roger Maris smoked that record. Still the best Yankee.

Derek Jeter

Derek Sanderson Jeter (born June 26, 1974, in Pequannock Township, New Jersey) is an American former shortstop who played for the New York Yankees from 1995 to 2014. He is also a businessman and baseball executive.

Jeter previously served as the chief executive officer and part owner of the Miami... read more

First Yankee to 3000 hits, future Hall of Famer, and everyone loves him. Even other teams and people in other countries know who he is. Jeter is the best. I'm not trying to fight against the Yankees because I am a Yankee fan from Brooklyn, and I've been a fan since day one. #DJ3K #YankeeNation

A prime example of what a pro athlete is supposed to stand for. He is classy, a born leader, and a heck of a hitter to boot.

The perfect example of what it means to be a Yankee.

Lou Gehrig

Henry Louis Gehrig, nicknamed "The Iron Horse," was an American baseball first baseman who played his entire professional career in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, from 1923 until 1939. Gehrig was renowned for his prowess as a hitter and for his durability, which earned him his famous... read more

Gehrig batted cleanup, increasing the pressure for pitchers to throw strikes to Ruth. If Gehrig had batted third in the order, with Ruth batting after him, their statistics might be reversed.

He was the true heart of the 1920s-30s Yankees. He may not get the love the Babe did, but he was every bit as good a player and one of the classiest people to ever play the game.

Anyone who checks Gehrig's stats will know that there was only one Yankee better than him.

Mickey Mantle

Mickey Charles Mantle (October 20, 1931 - August 13, 1995), nicknamed "The Mick" and "The Commerce Comet," was an American professional baseball player who spent his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career (1951-1968) with the New York Yankees, primarily as a center fielder. Mantle is regarded by many... read more

Number 1, if he wasn't injured. He would have been the best home run hitter of all time. No doubt in my mind that he would be the number 1 home run hitter ever, and Barry Bonds wouldn't have even been close.

Derek Jeter better than "The Mick"? Let's get real, people!

Joe Dimaggio

Joseph Paul DiMaggio, nicknamed "Joltin' Joe" and "The Yankee Clipper," was an American baseball center fielder who played his entire 13-year Major League Baseball career for the New York Yankees. He was a three-time MVP and a 13-time All-Star. DiMaggio is also famous for his 56-game hitting streak in... read more

Joltin' Joe at his best. Here's his 1955 Hall of Fame Plaque: Hit safely in 56 consecutive games for Major League record 1941. Hit 2 home runs in one inning 1936. Hit 3 home runs in one game (3 times). Holds numerous batting records, played in 10 World Series (51 games) and 11 All-Star Games, Most Valuable Player in A.L. 1939, 1941, 1947.
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Why the hell is DiMaggio only 9th?! He's right up there with Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle. Joltin' Joe is a true legend!

Yogi Berra

Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra (1925 to 2015) was an American professional baseball catcher, manager, and coach who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily for the New York Yankees. He won 10 World Series championships as a player, the most in MLB history. Berra was also famous for his humorous... read more

Mariano Rivera

Mariano Rivera is a Panamanian-American former professional baseball pitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, from 1995 to 2013. Nicknamed "Mo" and "Sandman," he spent the majority of his career as a relief pitcher. He served as the Yankees' closer for 17 seasons... read more

He should easily be top 5! The man was a legend and will be missed forever. No one could play like he could!

No one will have more saves than him. Try to beat 652!

Greatest closer of all time. He beat Hoffman.

Alex Rodriguez

Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez, nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman. He played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees. He is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Rodriguez... read more

Thurman Munson

Thurman deserves to be in the Hall!

Whitey Ford

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Aaron Judge

Yeah, I know he just came along about a year ago, but still, he broke home run records and walk records.
Something tells me All Rise will be right up there with Lou Gehrig, Derek Jeter, and Babe Ruth when he's done.

Very good baseball player. A close second.

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Gary Sanchez

This guy crushed it in his rookie season.

Reggie Jackson

Reginald Martinez Jackson is a former American professional baseball right fielder who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball. He spent time with the Kansas City and Oakland Athletics, the Baltimore Orioles, the New York Yankees, and the California Angels. Jackson is widely regarded for his clutch... read more

I met him at a car show. He's really cool, and he's Mr. October, which is a very important month.

Don Larsen

Don Mattingly

Jorge Posada

Roger Maris

No doubt the greatest misunderstood Yankee of all time. He had so many headaches after hitting 61 in 1961, but to me, he earned that place in baseball lore.
Although not a Hall of Fame player, his number 9 was retired by the Yankees in 1984. Here's his plaque: IN 1961 he became the only player to hit more than 60 home runs in a single season in belated recognition of one of baseball's greatest achievements ever, his 61 in '61. The Yankees salute him as a great player and as the author of one of the most remarkable chapters in the history of Major League Baseball. Erected by the New York Yankees, July 21, 1984.
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Bernie Williams

Most underrated Yankee of all time. He was a great hitter with both contact and power, an excellent fielder, and a winner.

Joe Pepitone

One of the most underrated Yankees of the 1960s. He played in the All-Star Game three times and with the 1962 World Championship team, but also played on a last-place Yankees team in 1966. He played with dedication and heart. That's what a Yankee is all about.
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Brett Gardner

Dave Winfield

Phil Rizzuto

Ichiro Suzuki

Ichiro Suzuki, often referred to mononymously as Ichiro, is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball, mainly with the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees, and also spent the early part of his career with the Orix BlueWave in Japan. Ichiro... read more

Sparky Lyle

Bobby Murcer

Robinson Cano

Robinson José Canó Mercedes is a Dominican professional baseball second baseman. He is a multiple-time MLB All-Star and Silver Slugger Award winner known for his time with the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners. As of 2025, Canó is no longer active in Major League Baseball but continues to play in... read more

It's possible he might get to the 3,000 hit club. If so, he's a sure Hall of Famer.